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Gaurav Sawhney

Chief Financial Officer, PeopleStrong

Gaurav serves as the Chief Financial Officer, building a strong financial backbone that supports scale and drives long-term value.

Gaurav brings over 25 years of rich leadership experience across multinational corporations, high-growth startups, and leading accounting firms. A visionary in finance, he has driven business turnarounds, financial transformations, and sustainable growth across industries such as SaaS, IT, and EdTech.
A Chartered Accountant with an All-India Rank of 36, Gaurav has held leadership roles at KPMG, Aricent, RBS, Knowlarity communication, and ADDA247. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in scaling businesses, enhancing profitability, and building resilient financial ecosystems. His expertise spans fundraising, acquisitions, financial governance, and operational excellence — all anchored by a balance of strategic foresight and pragmatic execution.
Beyond the numbers, Gaurav is a curious explorer and passionate coffee enthusiast who loves discovering new cafés and blends. When not travelling or enjoying movies on the big screen, he’s a devoted husband and proud father of two daughters in Classes 11 and 8.